The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-12

THE Legislature resumed its sessions on tho
evening Of Feb. "a. after three days rest The
business chiefly confined 10 the reception of
petitions. In the Senate. tho House bill provi-
ously passed Incorporating Eaton Rapids was
reconsiderod and referred back 20 tho Commit
effort Was made by Mr.. Hosford under
suspension IL the roles 70 take ap
and pass the bill 10 organize trotting assccla-
tions In the interest OF tho improvement ~ tho
breed OF horses and the American trottine turf.
The tenor Of the bill was not correctly under
stood nor the reason for such speedy action.
consequently the measure failed Of n sufficient
support 70 carry H. The vote by which IL was
lost was rcconsidorcd and the bill was laid upon
tho table.
TIIE senate proceedings on the LIST inst were
devoid OF public interest. most OF the session
being occupied In committee OF the whole.
Tho House passed bills 10 amend tho act rola.
two 10 partition fences; 10 amend an act
tablishing recorders court In Kalamazoo,
each party now having six challenges in Jury
trials: 81 divide the township OF Breen Mem
ominco County. into election districts: bill a.
promote the interests of the American trotting
turf, and 20 reincorporato the villages OF ~.
louis, In Gratiot County, ami Grsndyille. In
kcat County.
sEsATon Posi- rose TO n question OF privilege
in the senate. ON the "a inst. and asked that
the following item. Published In tho ST. Louis
Mich. Leader OF Feb "a. bc read we wonder
II Doodle had anything TO do with tho action OF
Senator Post, in the matter Of transferring two
sections Of Pine River Township 20 Acadia
Township To tho uninitiated 10 would look so.-
Ho then stated that tho paper was Published by
an cinploye OF the Senate. Edwin \. Hoskins,
aud moved that n committee OF three he APP
pointed 10 investigate tho report 10
the truth or faisty Of the insinuaton
contained in tho item, and also 10 re-
port upon tho right or privilege u employee
OF the Senate q tmpugn tho motives Of any
senator in any action taken BY him. Tho mo-
tion prevailed, and tho following senators were
appointed as the comm.ttee; J. w: Babcock.
Giddngs, and German. Mr.. Hoskins claims
that tho article was printed in his absence that
he know nothing OF IL, and does not consider
himself responsible Tho bill 70 prevent tho
collection 81 notes given for seeds or grain sold
AT fictitious values. called tho Bohemian-oat
bill, passed the senate. The Governor sent To
msmbs sn''s Of the board ~ MSnSsers o
the Soldiers Home at Grand Rapids: Michael
Brown, OF Big Rapds. six years. 20 succeed
himself; James A. Grocer, Of Menominee, ak
years 20 succeed Charles Y. Osborn. Of Mar
quette; Ex-Governor X. A. Algor OF Detroit, TO
MI the vacancy caused by the resignntion of
Gen. Byron ID. Pierce, Of Grand Rapids. who
becomes acting Mana or OF tho Homo. Tho
House passed bills ~ create Board OF Fire Conn
missioners Of Bay City 70 prevent tho destruc-
I'm November last b. authorize tho township of
Cummings, Ogemaw County, To borrow money
TO reincorporate the city OF Adrian; TO provide
for bounty for killing English sparfows; 70
amend the laws providing for ascertaining the
annual cereal products OF Michigan.
But little work was done IN tho Senate on the
81 inst except ia committee OF the whole Tho
bill 10 amend tho act prov iding for ascertaining
tho ccroal products was the only ono OF inn
portanco passed. Senator Hubboll, Chairman
OF the Committee on Mines, Minerals. ana Min
ing Interests, made yoluninous report
the inininr school. IL shows that thoro ara
twcnty-two students i'm attendance in tho TOM
for an appropriation OF $4,000 for n
building aud equipments. The Senate adopted
tho Joint resolution placing the limit
The Senate confirmed the Governors appoint
monts OF mcmbcrsof the Board OF Managers OF
the Soldiers Home. The House passed bills %
provide for the better protection OF labor delts.
and 10 enable land owners Ca regain lands from
railroads I'm certain cnses. The liouso Judiciary
Committee reported substitute for the bill rela-
tive % protection for girls, making 10 punishable
ns rape for taking indecent liberties with gill
under IA years. The Committee ON state Affairs
reported adversely upon tho bill 10 abolish tho
State BoRid Of Corrections and Charities Miss
Frances Willard OF Evanston, ILL.,, spoke 20 a
large and appreeiatiyo audience Ia representa-,
uvos hall Ia advocacy Of the social purity bill
now before the Legislature.
THE following bills passed the Senate on tho
Atm inst To amend the act for tho organiza-
tion and locating OF insane asyiums 70 attach
certain territory TO tho township Of Baraga.
Upper Poninaula; 20 preserve the ballots cast
nt the last general election tn Detroit until GER
tain contests are settled u incorporate tho VII.
lage OF Port Hope. I'm Huron County; 10 provide
for tho orformanoe of contracts made By de-
ceased persons i'm their lifetime 90 amend the act
relative TO tho sale Of real estate OF minors by
guardians relative % the sale OF real estate Of
decensod persons and 20 require license TO
marry and registration OF tho same rosolu-
tion was passed. relative o. tho death Of cx-Con-
gresham Edward Broitung, n former member OF
tho Senate. Tho House passed BILLS 20 yacato
tho township Of Duncan and attach II % the
township OF Burton. in Choboygan County: In
incorporate the village Of Fort Hope, I'm Huron
County 20 amend the Detroit City chnftor, aud
some other unimportant bills Both houses
adjourned 70 tho 9TH.